It was tough going out there yesterday. We had another strange occurrence: as the west branch dropped, the clarity worsened throughout the day. While we weren’t 100% chocolate milk, I’d say we got pretty close. There were very few bugs in the blazing sun, and as such few fish up to eat them until later on in the evening, when some good rising fish were found on both the West and the Main. This morning, the West has dropped to about 800 cfs, and has PERFECT clarity. There are calls for a mix of sun and clouds today, so as long as there is some shade during the afternoon, we have the possibility of seeing a good number of bugs and fish – definitely looks promising!
Not my best work, but that is a size #14 Hendrickson male dun on the front door of the shop. STILL hanging around! Photo by: Bart Larmouth
Hatches:
Ephemerella subvaria – Hendricksons – #16
Stenonema vicarium – March Browns – #10-2xl (sporadic, just getting started)
Light Brachycentrus Caddis – Apple Green – #16 & #18
Dark Brachycentrus Caddis – Charcoal – #16 & #18
Baetis species – #18 & #20
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 142 cfs @ 45º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY | 822 cfs @ 55º |
| East Branch at Harvard,NY | 252 cfs @ 55º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy,NY | 1,190 cfs @ 55º |
| Mainstem at Lordville,NY | 3,100 cfs @ 59º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls,NY | 625 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level &Release | 93.1% – 150 CFS release |
